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Drug Related Deaths Infographic for 2016

The Opioid Epidemic surged over the course of the past few years, reaching all time highs in 2016. While opioids are responsible for a majority of drug overdoses and drug overdose deaths, a number of drugs, including cocaine and methamphetamine, are responsible for the total amount of drug related deaths. Over 64,000 lives were taken in America during 2016 due to drug overdose deaths. These staggering statistics about drug related deaths listed on this special Drug Related Deaths Infographic for 2016 display just how much the nation has been impacted.

In addition to drug overdose deaths, there can and have been an extensive number of deaths due to health issues caused by drug use, including blood infections, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, liver disease, cancer, and more.

Addiction does not have to be a death sentence. Recovery is possible for any addict, beginning with a medical detox and inpatient drug rehab. The Watershed Addiction Treatment Programs is here to help. Call The Watershed today at 1-800-861-1768.

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